RCRC press releases and related news clips about RCRC and our member counties. Please note that a subscription may be required to read some external publications.

  

 

New Sierra hiking trail aims to revive mountain towns – Los Angeles Times

Workers have set out to build 600 miles of trails to connect remote mountain towns such as Sierra City and Chester through the project dubbed “Connecting Communities Through the Lost Sierra Route”, which aims to bring an economic boost to the crest of the Sierra. 

 

Unions want higher pay on California forestry work. Here’s why rural counties are worried – The Sacramento Bee

RCRC’s Staci Heaton expresses concern in The Sacramento Bee over pending legislation that would increase the cost of forest management work, potentially reducing the number of acres treated and taking work away from local contractors.

 

As CA drought worsens, Sites Reservoir a key water project – The Sacramento Bee

In a commentary to the Sacramento Bee, Colusa County Supervisor Gary Evans emphasizes the necessity of water infrastructure projects such as Sites Reservoir to establish long-term water resiliency and how the State of California must act now to prioritize implementation of these projects and alleviate barriers to completion.